The Actress
“There's hope and heart-ache in the adventures of a stage-struck daughter!”
Synopsis
The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Actress (1953) Official Trailer - Spencer Tracy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Clinton Jones
Jean Simmons
Ruth Gordon Jones
Teresa Wright
Annie Jones
Anthony Perkins
Fred Whitmarsh
Ian Wolfe
Mr. Bagley
Kay Williams
Hazel Dawn
Mary Wickes
Emma Glavey
Norma Jean Nilsson
Anna
Dawn Bender
Katherine
Erville Alderson
Mike McGrath (uncredited)
Jackie Coogan
Inopportune (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Gordon
- Original Title
- The Actress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Ruth Gordon
Harold Rosson
George Boemler
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
George Cukor
Director
Ruth Gordon
Writer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Actress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Actress about?
The true story of Ruth Gordon's early struggles on the road to stage stardom.
Who directed The Actress?
The Actress was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in The Actress?
The principal cast of The Actress includes Spencer Tracy, Jean Simmons, Teresa Wright, Anthony Perkins, Ian Wolfe.
When was The Actress released and how long is it?
The Actress was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Actress?
The Actress holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).